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R917 LRU

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,195 mi
Last recorded123,195 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 LRU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2010 123,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust support rubber split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust support rubber split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 115,580 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 115,580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,718 miles

Front passenger seat has play in the runners.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 107,718 miles

Front passenger seat has play in the runners.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 99,964 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f wiper blade split at one end

Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 84,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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R917 LRU is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Pride fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R917 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R917 LRU registered?

R917 LRU is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R917 LRU safe to buy?

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